Boothbay is home to year round events!

Local Events

Check out our list of local events. While we have attempted to be as complete and accurate as possible, schedules ARE subject to change!

Please feel free to contact us (or the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce or Boothbay Region Information Center) to verify any of this information.

2025 Boothbay Harbor Events

  • Jan 1 Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year! Winter Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon~Fri / 9:00 to 4:00 Sat~Sun

  • May 11 Mother’s Day

    Join our sister property, Tugboat Inn, for a special dining menu

  • May 15 Open for the Season!

    Boothbay Harbor Inn Opens for the Season!

  • May 23-26 Memorial Day Weekend
  • June 14-15 Father's Day Weekend

    Father’s Day Weekend & the Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races ~outer harbor 10am

  • Jun 15 Father’s Day
  • Jun 20 First Day of Summer!
  • Jun 22-28 Annual Windjammer Days

    Annual Windjammer Days ~ visit https://www.boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org/ or https://www.boothbayharbor.com/ for more information

  • Jul 4 Independence Day

    Independence Day ~ Fireworks at 9pm (rain date July 5)

  • Jul Annual Antique Auto Day

    Annual Antique Auto Day ~ at the Boothbay Railway Village

  • Aug 16 Champion The Cure Challenge

    Champion The Cure Challenge ~ Run, walk or cycle to support local cancer research and patient care ~ Brewer, Maine

  • Aug 29-Sep 1 Labor Day Weekend
  • Sep 14 30th Annual Boothbay Charities Classic

    Annual Boothbay Charities Classic ~ Cornhole Tournament at the Boothbay Railway Museum

  • Oct 10-13 Columbus Day Weekend
  • Oct 10-13 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta

    Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta ~View the giant decorated pumpkins all along Main Street

  • Oct 11 & 12 55th Annual Fall Foliage Fair

    Annual Fall Foliage Fair at the Boothbay Railway Museum

  • Oct 18 Last Night of the Season!

    Last Night of the Season for the Boothbay Harbor Inn! See you in 2026!

  • Oct 31 Happy Halloween!
  • Nov 21 -Dec 31 Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

    Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ~ visit www.mainegardens.org for more information

  • Nov 21 -Dec 31 Boothbay Lights Holiday Celebration

    Boothbay Lights Holiday Celebration ~ Shop * Dine * Sparkle ~ visit www.boothbaylights.com or the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at boothbayharbor.com for more information

  • Nov 22 Annual Early Bird Sale

    Annual Early Bird Sale in Boothbay Harbor ~ wear your jammies! Most sales are all day – shop local!!

  • Nov 27 Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving! Join our sister property, Tugboat Inn, for a special dining menu.

  • Nov Lighted Fire Truck Parade and Santa

    Lighted Fire Truck Parade and Santa arrives at Boothbay Common ~ visit www.boothbayharbor.com for more information

  • Dec 6 Santa Arrives by Boat

    Santa Arrives by Boat, Lighted Boat Parade and Holiday Sparkle Fireworks ~ over the inner harbor

  • Dec 6-20 North Pole Express

    North Pole Express ~ weekends at the Boothbay Railway Museum

  • Dec 17 Family Night Shopping

    Family Night Shopping ~ support your local businesses!

  • Dec 20-22 Annual Gingerbread Spectacular

    Annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

  • Dec 25 Merry Christmas!
  • Dec 31 Happy New Year!